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Acadia Pharmaceuticals is Proud to Announce the Winners of the Inaugural Rett Sibling Scholarship
-- 10 academic scholarships awarded supporting siblings of Rett syndrome patients SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD)
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n-- 10 academic scholarships awarded supporting siblings of Rett syndrome patients\n\n\n SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nAcadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that it has awarded 10 academic scholarships to eligible recipients of the first Rett Sibling Scholarship. The Rett Sibling Scholarship program, sponsored by Acadia, was established in 2023 to recognize the siblings of individuals with Rett syndrome. This year’s recipients will each receive $5,000 to pursue their goals in higher education for the 2024-25 academic school year.\n\n\n“Families affected by Rett syndrome navigate many challenges, from medical care to balancing family, work and the daily activities of life and financial strain. Siblings often contribute by helping parents with caregiving and being a loving, supportive sibling, while also pursuing their own goals,” said Bill Keller, Acadia’s Vice President, Patient Advocacy and Industry Relations. “In establishing the Rett Scholarship program Acadia seeks to recognize their resilience and contributions while providing support in pursuit of their academic goals. This is another example of our ongoing commitment to understanding and supporting the needs of the Rett syndrome community.”\n\n\nThis year’s array of recipients includes students from Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Wisconsin, and Utah who are planning to pursue studies ranging from psychology to finance and medicine.\n\n\n“The Rett Sibling Scholarship recognizes my personal aspirations, which are inspired by my relationship with my sister, and reminds me that siblings like me are not alone in our journeys,” said Kate Koblegarde, one of this year’s Rett Sibling Scholarship recipients. “I’m interested in social justice because I’ve seen all that my sister can do with support, as well as the barriers she faces. I know there is more work to be done to ensure everyone can pursue their own dreams.”\n\n\nThe Rett Sibling Scholarship\n\n\nThe Rett Sibling Scholarship, sponsored by Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc., aims to shine a light on these often-unsung heroes of the Rett community. Submission and review of the applications is independently administered by International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. (ISTS), a firm that specializes in managing sponsored scholarship programs.\n\n\nTo learn more abo...